Fellowships
Find fellowships for research, leadership, policy, public service, graduate study, international work, and career development.
Fellowships can be some of the most valuable funding opportunities because they often provide more than a check. A fellowship may include a stipend, tuition support, research funds, travel, mentorship, cohort programming, placement with a host organization, or access to a professional network. That extra structure is useful, but it also means fit matters.
Read fellowship pages with two questions in mind. First, what does the funder want the fellow to do? Second, what kind of person is the fellowship designed to develop? A research fellowship may care about methods, publications, supervisor fit, and project feasibility. A leadership fellowship may care about public impact, maturity, service history, and a clear plan for using the network. A professional fellowship may care about work authorization, relocation, schedule, and whether your experience matches the host.
Fellowship applications usually ask for a narrative of trajectory. They want to understand what you have already done, why this opportunity is the right next step, and what changes because you receive support. Prepare a concise resume or CV, project or personal statement, recommendation strategy, writing samples if needed, and evidence that you understand the program’s mission.
The listings below prioritize current open, rolling, or upcoming fellowships where possible. Some fellowship cycles repeat yearly, so if a page looks closed, check whether the funder has posted a new cycle or newsletter notification path.
Current matching opportunities
These listings are limited to open, rolling, or upcoming opportunities that match this guide. Check the official source before applying.
SPAB Scholarship 2027: Approximately £13,000 Bursary for Early-Career Historic Building Professionals
The Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings offers a nine-month, full-time practical conservation programme with no course fee and a non-taxable bursary of about £13,000 for selected 2027 Scholars.
AAAS Science and Technology Policy Fellowships 2027-2028: Paid Yearlong Policy Placements for U.S. Scientists and Engineers, Deadline 1 November 2026
The AAAS Science and Technology Policy Fellowships give eligible U.S. scientists and engineers a paid, yearlong placement in science-policy work across government or approved non-governmental settings, with applications for the 2027-2028 class due 1 November 2026.
Faraday Discovery Fellowships 2027: Up to £8 Million Over 10 Years for UK STEM Research Leaders, Deadline 22 September 2026
The Royal Society's Faraday Discovery Fellowships offer mid-career STEM research leaders up to £8 million over 10 years to build a UK-based research team and pursue ambitious investigator-led work, with Stage 1 applications due 22 September 2026.
World Bank GovTech Innovation Challenge 2026: Morocco Public Audit Solutions, Deadline 21 August
The World Bank, SECO and Trust Valley invite worldwide startups, scale-ups and SMEs to build AI and data solutions for Morocco's public-audit institutions, with selected teams receiving no-cost programme support, covered travel and proof-of-concept collaboration.
Trinity College Cambridge Junior Research Fellowships 2027: £36,128 Stipend Plus Housing Support, Deadline 27 August 2026
Trinity College Cambridge is accepting applications for 2027 Junior Research Fellowships, offering up to four years of independent research with a £36,128 annual stipend, housing support, and College benefits across all university subjects.
AAUW American Short-Term Research Publication Grant 2026–2027: $8,000 for Women Researchers Preparing Manuscripts
AAUW offers an $8,000 grant for eligible women researchers in the United States who need focused support to prepare a scholarly manuscript for publication.
Japan–UK Advanced Connectivity Technologies Grant 2026–2027: Up to £897,000 and ¥200 Million for Joint Research
EPSRC and NICT are supporting joint Japan–UK research partnerships in AI-enabled digital networks, non-terrestrial networks, and advanced optics and photonics, with projects expected to start from April 2027.
University of Sydney Future Leaders MBA Scholarship 2027: Full Tuition Support Worth Over $70,000
The University of Sydney Business School offers a full part-time MBA tuition scholarship valued at over $70,000 for an eligible student commencing Semester 1, 2027, with applications closing 7 September 2026.
Azrieli International Postdoctoral Fellowship 2027–2028: ILS 168,000 Stipend and Research Support in Israel
The Azrieli Foundation supports international postdoctoral researchers in any academic discipline with an ILS 168,000 annual stipend, ILS 20,000 in annual research support, and a two-year placement at an eligible Israeli institution.
EFAC Scholarship 2027: Education and Career Support for Kenyan Grade 9 Students
Education For All Children is accepting applications from Kenyan students in Grade 9 in 2026 for its 2027 education-to-employment scholarship programme, with applications due 15 September 2026.
ACU Fellowships 2027: Up to £5,000 for Cross-Commonwealth University Collaboration
The Association of Commonwealth Universities will offer three 2027 fellowships of up to £5,000 for academic or professional services staff at member universities to develop a six-month collaboration with a partner institution elsewhere in the Commonwealth.
CMU Rales Fellows Program 2027: Full Tuition and $35,000 Living Stipend for First-Generation STEM Graduate Students
Carnegie Mellon University's Rales Fellows Program will open its Fall 2027 candidacy application on 1 September 2026 for eligible U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and DACA recipients applying to selected full-time Pittsburgh graduate STEM programs, with two years of tuition support and a $35,000 living stipend.
Application guidance
Use the listings above as a shortlist, then build your application from the official instructions. Save the source page, deadline, eligibility rules, required documents, contact details, and any program-specific scoring criteria. If the deadline is rolling, apply early enough for review queues and budget limits. If the deadline is fixed, work backward from the closing date and leave time for recommendations, institutional approvals, financial documents, and portal errors.
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Fellowships FAQ
How are fellowships different from scholarships?
Fellowships often combine funding with research, service, training, leadership, placement, mentorship, or a defined professional experience.
Are fellowships only for graduate students?
No. Some are for undergraduates, professionals, artists, researchers, founders, policy leaders, or community organizers.
What should I check before applying?
Confirm eligibility, residency or citizenship rules, time commitment, stipend, host requirements, references, and whether the fellowship requires relocation.